The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation was established to support efforts to improve peoples’ lives through the arts; research and innovations in health care; education and programs to help at-risk youth; and to promote enhanced economic achievement by encouraging discipline, ambition and commitment to goals and principles.

The trustees of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation have developed an evaluation process designed to help the Foundation make wise decisions in selecting grant recipients.  Our guiding principle is the Mission Statement of the Foundation and each grant request is measured for its compliance with our mission.

2024 Comprehensive Grant Process Timeline

  • On-line application can be completed at any time after July 1 and is included in the Grant Section of this website.

  • October 18, 2024 Grant Application Submission Deadline

  • Early December Final Selection and Notification

  • December 31 Distribution of Grants Completed


Representative Organizations the Foundation Helps to Support